The era of Spoke has begun!
It was hard to see William go because I had grown to really care for him in this but out of the ashes of William Spike was born so you have to still love him all the more.

Author's Response: I had a hard time letting go of William, too. I think, deep down, Spike remains William even despite all the evil things he does. The new tough-guy persona is only skin deep, because, as we see in seasons 5--7, he actually remains very emotionally vulnerable. I was watching "Crush" the other day, and it struck me how very much like William Spike was in that episode. Very awkward in his pursuit of Buffy, very ... well, almost self conscious. It wasn't until Buffy shot him down, and Dru showed up that things went so wrong. Before that, I really think he was trying to be what he thought she wanted him to be (preppy clothes, gentler attitude etc). Anway, now I've rambled on. Thanks for the review. :)

Great reafing

Author's Response: Thank you. :)

He seems addicted to the surge and pulse to the fight. After the last chap I am glad to see hes taking his unlife back and could care less what happens
Go William

Author's Response: As Spike said in Fool for Love: "There's death, there's glory, and sod all else." The more notoriety he receives for his crimes, the more he feels he should top them. And once he got a taste of a real "fist and fangs" fight, you're right, he did become addicted to the rush of it. I'm glad you liked the chapter. Thanks for reviewing. :)

I am so behind on updates i am giddy here trying to catch up ok Dru is such the proud Momma here it made me smile and I think she is trying to be there for him the best she can and Angelus is so not making any sort of point with Spike cause he just does not care at all I could almost see Angelus face with the mob approaching I just keep smiling reading this and thinking he comes Spikeeeeeee!



Author's Response: Glad to hear you're catching up on your reading. :) Thanks so much for taking the time to review!

Man he is taunting people know with his victims and working on his snark and giving the finger to Angel and society
I LOVE IT!!!

Author's Response: I'm so glad you do. Thank you for taking the time to let me know. :)

Spike heeeheeheehee* I love the mob coming for him great cliff hanger please more soon

Author's Response: I'm glad you liked it. Thanks so much for taking the time to review. :)

As gruesome as the story is supposed to sound, I find parts of it down right hilarious.

Author's Response: Parts of it were supposed to be hilarious, so that's okay. Thanks for the review. :)

You can't keep a bad boy down lol. Love where this is going more soon please!

Author's Response: I'm glad you like it. Thank you. :)

“Spike,” she echoed softly. It sounded good to his ears, although she pronounced it “Spoik.”

I cringe each time I hear Drusilla call him Spoik, but I'm really glad you added this in because it definitely stays true to her character. I love little details such as those :)

I also love the transition as to how Spike is understanding Drusilla now...I always did enjoy the two of them together so reading what's going on in his head is a nice little bonus.

And tee hee to Spike versus Angelus. I remember Angelus in one of the flashbacks yelling at the newly named Spike about his reckless behavior, so it's fun to read the backstory you created for it.

Waiting patiently (sort of!) for the next chapter :) Wonderful work!

Author's Response: I think I may have chased away some readers with the Spike/Dru interaction (there has been a noticeable decline in reviews, at any rate). But I think that his growing affection for her is only natural. What he feels isn't passionate love, but it is affection and friendship. Dru appeals to the side of him that wants to nurture ... and to the side of him that wants to be nutured. At least, that's how I always perceived it to be on the show, and that's the way I'm writing it. It's just that, in my version, as opposed to Joss' ... Spike is in love with another woman. I'm glad you liked the chapter. Thanks so much for taking the time to review it. :)

It's as if Angelus's 'lesson' has set Spike adrift in a sea of bloody recklessness: he's become an almost swirling dervish of murder and mayhem and brutal fun. This, of course, incenses his grandsire as the Aurelius quartet are unable to remain amongst their potential victims as Spike's antics push the existence of their kind and, moreover, their close proximity into a very vengeful public interest. A joy and a spur for Spike; an unnecessary spotlight and unwelcome vulnerability for Angelus. They flee. Yes, the fierce, immortal demons of the night have to escape London, and settle in Yorkshire. Only, Spike's first action there is to obliterate the clientele of the local pub - and those who escape raise the alarm. Hence, another angry mob.

Spike is now pushing everything to the limit. With hysterical laughter to boot. Like a hyper child, beyond all reason.

William has been tethered; Spike is now unleashed.

Great chapter.


Author's Response: Beautifully put, Sue. Would you like to become my summary writer, because you have a knack for it. :) Really, it's so nice to hear that you enjoyed the chapter and, more importantly, that you got what I was trying to convey. I love knowing that the points I'm hoping to make with my writing have come across to my readers. Thank you for taking the time to let me know. :)

AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!! As always, loved it!! More ASAP please!!

Author's Response: I'm so glad you liked it. Thanks for the review. :) I'll update just as soon as possible -- hopefully by Friday, if the Muse is kind. So, just keep checking back.

really enjoyable. Esp. the blacksmith trying to avenge his daughter.

Author's Response: I'm glad you liked it. Thank you. :)